Even Angela heads for the custard powder to make her easy sherry trifle recipe. Throw in frozen raspberries and ready-made sponge fingers and you have an instant classic. Layer the sponges evenly ...

Traditional trifle recipe couldn't be easier, use ready-made custard and sponge to save time but don't skimp on the sherry! The cream syllabub is super simple too. Perfection! Lay the sponge ...

For a trifle that really has the wow factor ... be more depending on your lemons), then pour this mixture over the sponge fingers. Refrigerate for a couple of hours or overnight, until set.

According to Ysewijn, a proper trifle must include: a layer of biscuits and/or sponge fingers; a layer of fresh or preserved fruit, jam or jelly; a layer of custard; and a layer of cream.

This trifle is a beautiful booze-soaked delight ... mix the fruit with your hands then lay over sponge fingers to roughly cover the fruit then pour over mulled wine/jelly. Cover with cling ...